Rain
The average raindrop falls at a speed of about 7 to 18 miles per hour (11 to 29 kilometers per hour). However, raindrops can reach up to 20 miles per hour (32 kilometers per hour) during heavy downpours.
The average raindrop falls at a speed of about 7 to 18 miles per hour (11 to 29 kilometers per hour). However, raindrops can reach up to 20 miles per hour (32 kilometers per hour) during heavy downpours.
The stunning colors of sunsets are a result of light scattering in the Earth's atmosphere. Shorter wavelengths like blue and green scatter away, while longer wavelengths like red and orange dominate the scene.
Thunder is the sound caused by the rapid expansion of air surrounding a lightning bolt. The intense heat generated by lightning (around 30,000 degrees Celsius) causes the air to expand explosively, leading to the loud clap we hear as thunder.